Seminole County

Donalsonville, Georgia — 2 schools

1,340
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$16,824
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Seminole County operates 2 public schools serving 1,340 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Georgia. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,332 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Seminole County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,824 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 32.2% local, 43.3% state, and 24.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $74,080 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 71/100, ranked #32 of 216 in Georgia against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (6 AP courses district-wide), a 492.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 24.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 48.5% White, 41.9% African American, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Seminole County Middle/High School accounts for 52.1% of all Seminole County student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Seminole County-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Seminole County has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 100.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Seminole County student-counselor ratio is 493:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Seminole County chronic absenteeism rate is 24.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Seminole County is typically wider than the Seminole County-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

24.5%
Federal
43.3%
State
32.2%
Local

Funding Equity

71
Equity Score
32 / 216
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Seminole County county, where this district is located.

$765
Studio/mo
$770
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,347
3 BR/mo
$1,395
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$74,080
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Seminole County.

White 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 41.9%
Multiracial 5.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
6 AP courses total
492.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Seminole County

School Enrollment
Seminole County Middle/High School
694
Seminole County Elementary School
638

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Seminole County?

Seminole County has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 1,340 students.

How much does Seminole County spend per student?

Seminole County spends $16,824 per student. The district has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #32 in Georgia.

What is the average teacher salary in Seminole County?

The average teacher salary in Seminole County is $74,080 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Seminole County?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Seminole County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Seminole County?

Seminole County students are 48.5% White, 41.9% African American, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Seminole County?

Seminole County has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #32 out of 216 districts in Georgia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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